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COMMUNITY
East Oregonian
Annual Robert Burns Supper
serves up Scottish traditions
By TAMMY MALGESINI
East Oregonian
CONDON — Scots from
throughout the region will
soon gather at Condon for
the annual Robert Burns
Supper. The event celebrates
Scotland’s national poet,
Robert Burns, and the area’s
Scottish roots.
In its 23rd year, the gath-
ering is Saturday, Jan. 25
from 2-5 p.m. at the Con-
don Elks Lodge, 117 S. Main
St. Tickets are $17 each or
$30 for a couple. They can
be purchased at the Condon
Times-Journal offi ce or at
the door.
The celebration features
the music of the Highland
pipes and drums, performed
by some of the region’s pre-
mier musicians; readings
and recitations of Robert
Burns’ most famous poetry;
a meal of “haggis, neeps and
tatties”; Scotch eggs, and a
popular Scottish shortbread
contest from which no con-
testant leaves without a
prize.
According to Mac Stinch-
fi eld, many of the immi-
grants left poor economic
and living conditions in their
European homelands in the
late 18th and early 19th cen-
turies for more opportunities
and a better life. Many from
Scotland, he said, found
their opportunities in the
greater Condon area.
Contributed photo
Members of the Royal Condon Highland Guard gathered last
year for the 22nd annual Robert Burns Supper. Pictured are
(back) McLaren Stinchfi eld, Rick McCaul, Andrew Jamieson,
Bill Shelton; (front) Ann Rosen and Katie Santini. This year’s
event is Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Condon Elks Lodge.
As many as fi ve genera-
tions later, those immigrants
and their rugged spirit con-
tinue to be celebrated.
Stinchfi eld, along with his
wife, Jan, have served as
“chieftains” of the clan cele-
bration for many years.
The Scottish heritage and
traditions have been cele-
brated over the years with
festive events, including
the Robert Burns Supper in
Condon. Scheduled to coin-
cide with Burns’ birthday,
the gathering has evolved
into a celebration to honor
the area’s Scottish heritage
and families who came from
the Old Country.
This year’s honored
guests, Stinchfi eld said, will
be the pipers and drummers
who have come to Condon
from throughout the region
and beyond each year. They
provide the music of their
homeland to appreciative
audiences, he said.
The event has received
sponsorship over the years
from the Gilliam County
Cultural Coalition, the Con-
don Chamber of Commerce
and a host of individuals
and event attendees, Stinch-
fi eld said. For more informa-
tion, contact macandjan76@
gmail.com.
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Contact Community Edi-
tor Tammy Malgesini at
tmalgesini@eastoregonian.
com or 541-564-4539.
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
COMING EVENTS
TUESDAY, JAN. 21
BOARDMAN SENIOR MEAL SERVICE,
12 p.m., Boardman Senior Center, 100 Tatone
St., Boardman. Cost is $4 for seniors 55 and
over or $5 for adults. (541-481-3257)
HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE,
12 p.m., Harkenrider Center, 255 N.E. Sec-
ond St., Hermiston. Cost is $4 for adults, free
for children 10 and under, $4 for Meals on
Wheels. Extra 50 cents for utensils/dishes. Bus
service available by donation. (541-567-3582)
PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE,
12-1 p.m., Pendleton Senior Center, 510 S.W.
10th St., Pendleton. Costs $3.50 or $6 for
those under 60. Pool, puzzles, crafts, snacks,
Second Time Around thrift store 9 a.m. to
1 p.m. For Meals On Wheels, call 541-276-
1926. (Tori Bowman 541-276-5073)
THIRD TUESDAY CLIMATE CONVERSATION,
12 p.m., Prodigal Son Brewery & Pub, 230 S.E.
Court Ave., Pendleton. Light refreshments
provided (with suggested donation). Food
and beverages available for purchase. Every-
one welcome.
SKILLS FOR LIFE, 3 p.m., Pendleton Rec-
reation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pend-
leton. Gym activities at 3 p.m., life skills at
4 p.m. for middle and high school students.
Registration requested. (Suzanne Moore
541-276-3987)
CRAFTERNOONS, 4:15 p.m., Pendleton Pub-
lic Library, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton.
Drop in for a group or individual craft project.
All ages. (541-966-0380)
PENDLETON EAGLES TACOS AND BINGO,
6 p.m., Pendleton Eagles Lodge, 428 S. Main
St., Pendleton. Regular packet $10, special
packet $5. Proceeds donated to local chari-
ties. Public welcome. (541-278-2828)
INSIDE OUTSIDE THE LINES ADULT COL-
ORING, 6-7:30 p.m., Irrigon Public Library,
490 N.E. Main St., Irrigon. Materials provided.
Bring snacks to share. (541-922-0138)
PENDLETON KNITTING GROUP, 6 p.m.,
Prodigal Son Brewery & Pub, 230 S.E. Court
Ave., Pendleton. (541-966-0380)
STORY AND CRAFT TIME, 6:30 p.m., Mil-
ton-Freewater Public Library, 8 S.W. Eighth
Ave., Milton-Freewater. For elementary
school-age children. (541-938-8247)
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 22
BRIEFLY
Toastmasters
announce
open house
MISSION — People are
invited to learn more about
Toastmasters and how it
assists people with public
speaking and building lead-
ership skills.
Cay-Uma-Wa Toastmas-
ters will host an open house
Wednesday from noon to
1 p.m. in the Birch Room at
Wildhorse Resort & Casino.
Jim Marquardt is the guest
speaker. Also, light snacks
and door prizes will be
available.
For more about the orga-
nization, visit www.toast-
masters.org. For ques-
tions,
contact
Leigh
Pinkham-Johnston
at
541-215-2724 or leigh-
pinkham-johnston@ctuir.
org.
Distillery hosts Ms.
Pac-Man tourney
PENDLETON — An
amazing tournament is
planned at Oregon Grain
Growers Brand Distillery.
The Ms. Pac-Man Tour-
nament is Saturday from
noon-9 p.m. at 511 S.E.
Court Ave., Pendleton.
With both adult and chil-
dren’s divisions, people of
all ages have a chance to
win prizes. Also, food and
drink specials are offered
all day.
For more information,
call 541-276-0070 or search
w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m /
oregongrain.
Program highlights
early naturalists,
explorers
WALLA WALLA, Wash.
— An upcoming Museum
After Hours program at
Fort Walla Walla Museum
will feature Mike Denny, an
author, conservationist and
past president of the Blue
Mountain Audubon Society.
The program is Thursday,
Jan. 30 at 4 p.m. in the muse-
um’s Grand Hall, 755 Myra
Road, Walla Walla. There is
no admission charge.
Denny has also been
involved with the “Secret
Life of the Forest” series on
the Blue Mountains, which
aired on Blue Mountain Tele-
vision in 2019. He will speak
about the early naturalists and
collectors who explored and
documented the Walla Walla
region in the 19th century,
including Lewis and Clark,
Thomas Nuttall, John Kirk
Townsend, David Douglas,
John C. Fremont, Charles E.
Bendire, and Dr. Lee Ray-
mond Dice.
The museum’s regular
hours are daily from 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m. Admission is free
to members and kids under
6, $4 for children ages 6-12,
$8 for seniors/students and
$9 for general admission.
For more information, call
509-525-7703 or visit www.
fwwm.org.
Hermiston
foundation seeks
grant applicants
HERMISTON — The
Greater Hermiston Commu-
nity Foundation is accepting
2020 grant applications.
For the 2020 competitive
grants process, applicants
must demonstrate a quality
program or project that has
the potential to make a dif-
ference, reaches a suffi cient
number of people while pro-
viding a level of benefi t to the
greater Hermiston commu-
nity. Approximately $10,000
is available to support 2020
competitive grants. Appli-
cations are due March 13 by
5 p.m.
“GHCF is looking to
support initiatives and pro-
grams that can show a max-
imum positive impact on the
greater Hermiston area,” said
Greg Harris, GHCF board
president.
The foundation is a
tax-exempt 501 ©(3) public
charity that enables people
to make donations for com-
munity enhancement. The
Greater Hermiston Commu-
nity Foundation increases
exposure and opportunities
for philanthropy throughout
the greater Hermiston geo-
graphical region.
For more information
or a grant application, visit
www.greaterhermiston.com.
For questions, contact Nate
Rivera at 541-314-1374 or
naterivera@me.com.
— EO Media Group
BABY & ME LEARN & PLAY, 10-10:45 a.m.,
Hermiston Public Library back entrance, 235
E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston. Engaging chil-
dren and getting them excited about music,
improving motor skills and sparking creativity
while supporting early literacy development.
For children ages newborn to 4 years and
parent/guardian. (541-567-2882)
STORY TIME, 11:15 a.m., Hermiston Pub-
lic Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston.
(541-567-2882)
STANFIELD SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 p.m.,
Stanfi eld Community Center, 225 W. Roos-
evelt, Stanfi eld. Cost is $3.50 for seniors, $6
for others. (541-449-1332)
HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE,
12 p.m., Harkenrider Center, 255 N.E. Sec-
ond St., Hermiston. Cost is $4 for adults, free
for children 10 and under, $4 for Meals on
Wheels. Extra 50 cents for utensils/dishes. Bus
service available by donation. (541-567-3582)
PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE,
12-1 p.m., Pendleton Senior Center, 510 S.W.
10th St., Pendleton. Costs $3.50 or $6 for
those under 60. Pool, puzzles, crafts, snacks,
Second Time Around thrift store 9 a.m. to
1 p.m. For Meals On Wheels, call 541-276-
1926. (Tori Bowman 541-276-5073)
TOASTMASTERS OPEN HOUSE, 12 p.m.,
Wildhorse Resort & Casino Birch Room, 46510
Wildhorse Blvd, Pendleton. See how Toast-
masters can help improve your public speak-
ing and build leadership skills. Drinks, snacks,
guest speaker and door prizes. Free. (Leigh
Pinkham-Johnson 541-215-2724)
ADVENTURE TIME STORY TIME, 2-3 p.m.,
Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave.,
Hermiston. Stories and activities for develop-
mentally disabled children and adults. Free.
(541-567-2882)
ADULT BEGINNERS’ COMPUTERS, 3-4 p.m.,
Pendleton Public Library meeting room, 502
S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Registration is
required. Classes tailored to the needs of the
attendees. (541-966-0380)
HERMISTON WAYFINDING SIGNAGE PRE-
SENTATION, 4-6 p.m., Hermiston Community
Center great room, 415 S. Highway 395, Herm-
iston. See how the city of Hermiston and
MERJE will redesign the wayfaring signage
around the city, give input and ask questions.
Free. (Heather La Beau 541-567-5521 ext 5010)
BULLET JOURNALS, 6 p.m., Pendleton Public
Library meeting room, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave.,
Pendleton. Meet and discuss design, layout,
technique and more. Washi tape and mark-
ers will be available. Free and no registration
required. (541-966-0380)
FIDDLER’S NIGHT, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Avamere
Assisted Living, 980 W. Highland Ave., Herm-
iston. Join the jam session, or just listen.
Light refreshments included. (Laura Mecham
541-567-3141)
VEGAN/SUSTAINABLE LIVING POTLUCK
SUPPER, 7 p.m., location varies, Pendleton.
Bring a vegan dish and recipe. Gluten-free
friendly group. Call to RSVP and for driving
directions. (541-969-3057)
NORTH BANK OF THE UMATILLA ADVI-
SORY COMMITTEE COMMUNITY MEETING,
7 p.m., Pendleton Recreation Center Founda-
tion Room, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton.
See what the North Bank advisory committee
has been doing, and ask questions. Free.
THURSDAY, JAN. 23
TODDLER MOVIE & ACTIVE PLAY, 9:30-
11 a.m., Hermiston Community Center, 415 S.
Highway 395, Hermiston. Activities with mats,
balls, hula hoops and more for ages 6 months
to 7 years, plus a toddler-friendly movie. Cost
is $2 per family, and advance registration is
not required. (541-667-5018)
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:15-11 a.m.,
Pendleton Public Library, 502 S.W. Dorion
Ave., Pendleton. Stories and activities for
young children. (541-966-0380)
501 South Main Street
Pendleton
(541) 276-7411
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